Legislative subject term
Emergency communications systems
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159 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Mystic Alerts Act
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5237-5238)
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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
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Eviction Helpline Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
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ITS Codification Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Held at the desk.
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Making National Parks Safer Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Disaster Communications Coordination and Preparedness Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- H.R. 8469 (119th) Jul 14, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
- S. 1003 (119th) Jun 26, 2026
Lulu’s Law
Became Public Law No: 119-100.
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Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- H.R. 7567 (119th) May 19, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 5201 (119th) Apr 22, 2026
Kari's Law Reporting Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 5200 (119th) Apr 21, 2026
Emergency Reporting Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
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First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
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Lulu’s Law
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.
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Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Making National Parks Safer Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Public Safety Communications Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Held at the desk.
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To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
- H.R. 2483 (119th) Dec 1, 2025
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-44.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 197.
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Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-320.
- H.R. 3944 (119th) Sep 18, 2025
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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PIPES Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Enhancing First Response Act
Held at the desk.
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Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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TWISTER Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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FEMA Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.
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ITS Codification Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
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TORNADO Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 88.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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ALYSSA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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First Responders Wellness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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MSD Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
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Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S794-795)
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9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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911 SAVES Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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911 SAVES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
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Fog Forecast Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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PIPES Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
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Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7004)
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WARN Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 692.
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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 665.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-86.
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911 SAVES Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 586.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.
- H.R. 8580 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
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Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
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Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
- S. 2051 (118th) Jun 17, 2024
Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-65.
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HELP Act of 2023
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. McGarvey asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3498, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.
- H.R. 7659 (118th) May 15, 2024
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 6093 (118th) May 1, 2024
Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 4866 (118th) Apr 30, 2024
Fire Weather Development Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Law Enforcement Support and Transnational Repression Hotline Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pfluger asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4006, a bill originally introduced by Representative Johnson (OH), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
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A resolution recognizing the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2618; text: CR S2606)
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
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9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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ITS Codification Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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National Agricultural Crisis Hotline Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Kelsey Smith Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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TORNADO Act
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-138.
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988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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CARE for First Responders Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Held at the desk.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Student Mental Health Helpline Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Bonamici asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 822, a bill originally introduced by Representative Stewart, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline Enhancement Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Rail Worker and Community Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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National Agricultural Crisis Hotline Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Guam Emergency Alert System Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Active Shooter Alert System Improvements Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208.
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NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
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Providing for Life Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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FEMA Cybersecurity Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
Held at the desk.
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Local 9–8–8 Response Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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ALYSSA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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The People’s Response Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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HELP Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
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9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.R. 1353 (118th) Apr 27, 2023
Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1426-1427; text: CR S1423-1424)
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ITS Codification Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Railway Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution recognizing the week of March 19 through March 25, 2023, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S951; text: 03/23/2023 CR S937-938)
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HOPE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Cyber Defense National Guard Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Providing for Life Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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